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The City Academy Bristol Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The City Academy Bristol is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 970 pupils, and a capacity of 975 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

970

Pupils

975

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

The City Academy Bristol Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The City Academy Bristol sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bristol, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bristol, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →

The City Academy Bristol — School Information

Full address
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, BS5 9JH
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Free school meals
48.9% of pupils
DfE URN
144509

Other Secondary Schools in Bristol

If The City Academy Bristol is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The City Academy Bristol

Is The City Academy Bristol oversubscribed?

The City Academy Bristol is operating close to its capacity of 975 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The City Academy Bristol?

Admission to The City Academy Bristol is managed by Bristol, City of. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The City Academy Bristol cover?

The City Academy Bristol is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The City Academy Bristol?

The City Academy Bristol was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.